INCURRING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

incurring

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present participle of incur

as in contracting

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The former for-profit prison was closed in 2021 after then-President Joe Biden’s executive order barred the Department of Justice from contracting with private prisons.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
With this supercomputing infrastructure, the community colleges aim to avoid contracting with an external AI vendor that may come with a higher price tag and data privacy concerns.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of contracting

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When Tian’s solo project began gaining traction, Cui was pursuing a master’s in computer science and machine learning at the University of Toronto and working on autonomous-vehicle research.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
The city is pursuing a more ambitious vision for the site, formalized in 2021, that would see the property transformed not just with housing, but also entertainment and hotels.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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The plant is expected to cost around $500 million and is being developed through a mix of equity and debt, with Circ also seeking grants and guarantees.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars became the first NFL team to publicly announce an agreement with a drone defense company, seeking to protect against interruptions or security threats.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

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The Department of Water Resources has a program that has provided funding for local agencies to buy dozens of pumps, build 12 water-catching basins and clear 600 acres of land for more basins.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The light-catching shade makes a statement without sacrificing sophistication.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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